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CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION IN WASHINGTON STATE SUSPENDS TELEPHONIC REPORTING FOR PRIVATE BOATERS..
BELLINGHAM, WA. - The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection in Washington State has suspended all telephonic reporting procedures for pleasure vessels throughout the Puget Sound, WA. area. This change in procedure will continue for an undetermined period set to coincide with the current high threat level in the United States.
Private Boaters, returning from a foreign port or place including Canada, are required to report immediately to a designated port of entry upon arrival in the United States. To receive the authorized reporting locations and hour of service for Puget Sound inspections, boaters may call the toll-free number 800-562-5943..Also, upon the first arrival in a calendar year, masters of private boats 30 - feet and longer must purchase a Customs user fee decal. Decals may be purchased for $25.00 at most Customs offices prior to a foreign voyage.
For further information call the port of entry at Bellingham, WA. at 360-734-5463 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PST).